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Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey clash between Villarreal and Real Madrid.

Facing the prospect of a second cup defeat within the space of a week, Real Madrid travel to meet Villarreal in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday evening.

Carlo Ancelotti's charges lost 3-1 to Barcelona in the final of the Supercopa de Espana at the weekend, while Quique Setien's men drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo in league action, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

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VILLARREAL vs. REAL MADRID

VILLARREAL

Out: Giovani Lo Celso (hamstring), Alfonso Pedraza (hamstring)

Doubtful: Arnaut Danjuma (other), Juan Foyth (shoulder), Kiko Femenia (calf), Nicolas Jackson (unspecified)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Reina; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, A. Moreno; Capoue, Morlanes, Parejo; Chukwueze, Moreno, Pino

REAL MADRID

Out: Lucas Vazquez (ankle), David Alaba (calf), Aurelien Tchouameni (calf), Dani Carvajal (adductor), Luka Modric (rested)

Doubtful: None

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Courtois; Odriozola, Militao, Nacho, Mendy; Kroos, Camavinga, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr

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For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.

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